PICKENS COUNTY NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

School Board Holding Public Hearing on Strategic Waivers System (SWSS) (3/11/2016)Thursday, March 17, 2016, at 6:00 p.m.The Pickens County School District will hold a public hearing Thursday, March 17, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. regarding its application and contract to become a Strategic Waivers School System (SWSS), one of the reform options available for Georgia’s K-12 public school systems. The hearing is being held to s... more

American Legion Post 149 Fundraiser & Gala Held at the Woodbridge Inn (3/9/2016)Saturday, March 5th was a great day for American Legion members of Post 149. It was the grand finale party for a hugely successful fundraiser, the raffle of two Henry rifles. The winners of the two rifles was Mike Flint for the Henry Brass Lever Action 30.30. Second prize winner for the Henry Go... more

JV Dragons Clinch Victory Against Fannin (3/9/2016)Coach Jessica Yeargin rushes onto the field seconds after the JV Dragons clinched a victory against Fannin with a final score of 2 - 0. The game was played at the Jasper Middle School field on Wednesday, March 9, 2016.... more

Ga. State Senator Candidate Joining Pickens County Tea Party Round Table Lunch (3/8/2016)Thursday, March 10th at 11:30 a.m.The Georgia General Assembly is about half way through their current session at the Capitol Dome in Atlanta; and many bills, new and old, are being considered by the various committees, the House and the Senate. Sponsors, and advocates of these bills, as well as those in opposition, are actively ... more

JMS Requesting Easter Egg Donations (3/8/2016)The Jasper Merchants Association is asking the Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals to help gather candy filled Easter Eggs for the upcoming 9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Pickens County.
We are asking for a minimum donation of 100 Easter Eggs so the Easter Bunny will have plenty to hide fo... more

PHS Band Student of the Week: Rosa Willis (3/8/2016)This week's PHS Band Student of the Week is Rosa Willis. Rosa is a freshman flute player in the Symphonic Band.
Since her first day with us, Rosa has proven herself to be a hard worker, diligent with her preparation for class and eager to do the best she can. She is an Honors student and a jo... more

Representative Rick Jasperse's Report from the Capitol (3/8/2016)Sorry I missed last week’s article of what’s going on at your State Capitol. I had a few bills to present on what’s called “Crossover Day” to prepare for and a sock hop to go to, and I just ran out of time. Had to get in some sweetheart time, too, as we were in Atlanta every day the week before that... more

Williams Wins Back to Back State Titles (3/8/2016)Local youth wrestler and Jasper Elementary school student Isaiah Williams wins his second straight Team Georgia Youth Wrestling state title this past weekend in Perry Ga.
Isaiah brought home the Gold in the 10-U 135lb. division and finished the year with a 30-5 record. Isaiah is a member of th... more

Winners Chosen at Jasper Oratorical Contest (3/8/2016)Separate contests for boys and girls were held on Saturday, March 5 for the annual Oratorical Contest sponsored by the Optimist Club of Jasper. The 2016 topic was "How My Best Brings Out the Best in Others".
First place winners will advance to the Zone Contest being held on March 19 in Canton. ... more

Economic Outlook 2016 at Pickens Chamber of Commerce's February Breakfast (3/7/2016)The Chamber Membership Breakfast was held February 23rd with over 200 in attendance. Bojangles' catered a delicious breakfast and Community Bank of Pickens County was the Breakfast Sponsor.
In addition to being this month's Breakfast Sponsor, Community Bank of Pickens County sponsors the Busines... more

Jasper City Council March 2016 (Video) (3/7/2016)2 Hour Parking to be enforced in downtown Jasper once tickets arrive. Charge is $20. Last ticket book for Jasper Police Department was printed in 1965. Some of the Pickens Youth Leadership attended the meeting....

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